Americas

Nicaragua has historically been regarded as one of the safest Central American nations. This is in part due to low levels of corruption and homicide coupled with the fact that unrest and violence in Nicaragua is not as pervasive as…

Immigration authorities and courts have long struggled with whether or not victims of domestic and gang-based violence should qualify for asylum. One of the most difficult barriers for victims is establishing that they meet one of the five protected grounds…

Each fall, dangerous weather conditions brought by hurricane season threaten communities in the southeastern part of the United States. Many of the citizens in these communities are able to take the safety precautions necessary to prevent the storm from bringing…

As of May 2018, there were 25.4 million refugees living outside of their homes, desperately seeking safety from their war-torn nations. This unprecedented number surpasses the entire population of New York State and is five times greater than the population…

Debt bondage (or bonded labor) has been classified by many countries as a modern-day form of slavery. Debt bondage has been linked to multiple sectors such as agriculture, logging, construction, and domestic work. Debt bondage occurs when a person’s labor…